Course Information

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease (MOGAD): Educational Seminar for Patients, Family Members and Caregivers

Focus on Adult and Pediatric Patients

Friday, October 27, 2023 ▪ LIVE STREAM PROGRAM (Eastern Time)

Description: This half-day online event will include presentations by Cleveland Clinic healthcare experts who will provide advances in diagnosis and care of the adult and pediatric patients living with NMOSD and MOGAD.

Objectives: To provide information to patients and families about:

  • NMOSD and MOGAD diagnosis
  • NMOSD and MOGAD treatments
  • NMOSD and MOGAD multidisciplinary and holistic care at the Mellen Center

Agenda

Friday, October 27, 2023

All times listed in Eastern Time
8:30-8:40 am
Event Log In/Test Computer/Virtual Exhibits
8:40-8:45 am
Introduction
Amy Kunchok, MD
8:45-9:00 am
NMOSD Clinical Features and Diagnosis
Jamie Holloman, MD

MOGAD Clinical Features and Diagnosis
Moein Amin, MD
9:00-9:15 am
NMOSD Treatments
Carrie Swetlik, MD
9:15-9:30 am
MOGAD Treatments
Amy Kunchok, MD
9:30-9:45 am
Building your Wellness Toolkit while Living with a Neurological Disease
Mary Rensel, MD
9:45-10:00 am
Specific Pediatric Care Issues, Peds Research/Trials
Aaron Abrams, MD
10:00-10:15 am
COVID19 Infection and Vaccination in NMOSD/MOGAD
Brandon Moss, MD
10:15-10:30 am
Break / Virtual Exhibits
10:30-10:45 am
Pregnancy and NMOSD/MOGAD
Alise Carlson, MD
10:45-11:00 am
Cognitive Symptoms, Assessment and Management
Rachel Galioto, PhD
11:00-11:15 am
Role of Rehabilitation in the Management of NMOSD/MOGAD
Francois Bethoux, MD
11:15-11:30 am
Neuropathic Pain Management
Justin Abbatemarco, MD
11:30-11:45 am
Fatigue and Mood Management at Mellen Center
Alexa Kane, PsyD, DBSM
11:45-12:00 pm
Questions and Answers
Faculty Panel

Registration is Complimentary

Please register for this seminar by October 26, 2023.

For questions, contact Brigid Walters at [email protected] or 216-903-4096.